Alissa Alfonso

Celebrating the freedom inherent in nature, recognizing lost and disappearing landscapes. @squatterpopup 🚐@off_the_canvas 🌎

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Goldenseal 🫚
Nature's potent healer reimagined in textiles & threads. Repurposing as rebellion, each stitch a pledge to heal our scarred Earth 🌎

Goldenseal
2023
22" x 18" x 18"

#artandnature #goldenseal #repurpose #Healing

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Nature is the ultimate designer, we just need to observe and learn.

#goldenseal
#biomimicry #ClimateAction

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

When the sun & moon share the day, it nudges us to align with our world and the planet that sustains us🤍

DayMoon 2
2023
Textile
44" x 4" x 32"

#earth #nature #connection

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Last nights raindrops became whispers of sleep 🌚

Midnight Sky
2020
Textile
67" x 7” x 46"
Super stuffed, Hand dyed textile waste, reused fiberfill, fiber stabilizer, thread.
#ClimateAction #ClimateWeekNYC

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Sundazing all day 🌞
#artandnature

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

In a fading environment, the horizon appears tinged with melancholy. Once vibrant and lush, it now carries a subtle aura of vulnerability. The fading hues give way to muted tones, as if nature itself is gently whispering its plea for preservation.
#ClimateAction

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Delighted to unveil my work at this captivating exhibition at The Kampong, guided by the vision of curator @katefleming
the catalyst behind @bridgeinitiativeorg harmonizing the realms of art and nature while melding creativity with a profound dedication to our environment.
#art

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

🌞at @SPRINGBREAKshow

#miami #community

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Smoking hot 🔥

RePost• @clubgallerymiami Ramping up for todays scorcher in NYC at @springbreakartshow ☀️

📍625 Madison Ave 11-7pm Booth 1039

Come see “Resilient Visions” by @alissaalfonso 🪻🪻🪻
#ClimateCrisis #ClimateActionNow #heatwave

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Hanging at MOMA…

🗽🍎 @springbreakartshow
@clubgallerymiami

OPENING NIGHT Wednesday, Sept 6th 5PM-8PM

#springbreakartshow #bigapple #moma #artful #alissaalfonso

[Catherine Uden @UdenCatherine]

@JoshLevyHlwd @cohgov
We need to pass a barrier island protection ordinance which would limit height and density on our narrow barrier island, including on GU,
increase developer impact fees on the barrier island, and increase dune and sea turtle protections.

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

From the sizzle of feels like 106° to the enchanted embrace of 75°, NYC awaits! Bidding farewell to the sun's blazing reign and welcoming the allure of Fall. 🍂✨

"Resilient Visions" at @springbreakartshow
presented by @clubgallerymiami
September 6th-11th

Fall Sunset
2021

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

🌱 Packing up for "Resilient Visions" at @springbreakartshow in NYC. Eager to unveil the wonders of medicinal plants and their testament to nature's enduring strength. Excited to be teaming up with the gifted @bakez310 @clubgallerymiami
🌴🌈🍃✨

#springbreakartshow #wildcard

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Just as the dandelion respects the sun, it reminds us of the importance of being in tune with our environment and the planet that nurtures us. Recognizing these small acts of nature can inspire us to value and protect our earth more deeply 💛
#ClimateAction #motherearth

[Catherine Uden @UdenCatherine]

And all these people will probably buy another plastic bottled water when they get past security 😫😫😫 Reduce. Reuse. Refill. Refuse. 🌏

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

When the moon fills the sky, mysteries unravel and dreams come to life💫

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Every petal is a poignant reminder of the natural beauty we're losing, and a silent plea to preserve and protect it.
#ClimateAction #wildearth

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Enchantingly beholding the ethereal Saharan air veils☄️

Saharan Dust 4
2023
Textile
18" x 2.5 x 25"
Super stuffed, Hand dyed textile waste, oil sticks, reused fiberfill, reused organza, fiber stabilizer, thread.

#saharanairlayer #saharandust #skycolors #dusk #climate

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

Summer Sundaze 🍑

Poppies 2
2023
33" x 20" x 24"
Hand dyed textile waste, reused fiber-fill, wire clothes hanger, thread, textile stabilizer.
Base-Reclaimed medicine ball, textile shoddy.

Pigeon Key Sunset
2023
52" x 4" x 36"

#SundayMorning

[Alissa Alfonso @5stitch]

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